See Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris star in this Tony Award-winning comedy. Art plays at the Music Box Theatre starting this August for a strictly limited run. This marks the first revival of the hit play by Yasmina Reza (God of Carnage), and Tony nominee Scott Ellis (Pirates! The Penzance Musical) directs.
Art on Broadway follows three friends, Serge, Marc and Yvan. Serge (Harris) buys an expensive painting — an all-white painting with even fainter white lines. Marc (Cannavale) can't stand the "painting," which leaves Yvan (Cordon) stuck in the middle. Intelligent debates about art, and silly ones about friendship, ensue, leaving the friends more confused than they were before the purchase.
“Ever since I first saw the original production, it has been etched into my mind as a hysterical and moving portrayal of friendship, compromise, and the power of art to change perspectives," producer Michael Shulman said in a statement.
That original Broadway production had a similarly star-studded cast in 1998: Alan Alda, Victor Garber, and Alfred Molina, who was Tony-nominated for his performance. Now, after taking home the Tony Award for Best Play, the play returns to Broadway.
It also marks Corden's return to Broadway for the first time in 13 years after winning a Tony Award for One Man, Two Guvnors. Harris is also a Broadway alum, winning a Tony Award for Hedwig and the Angry Inch (plus multiple Emmys for hosting the Tonys). Emmy winner Cannavale was last seen on stage in Here We Are, the final musical written by the late Stephen Sondheim. Together with multi-Tony nominee Ellis directing, this play promises to be hilarious with expert performances.
Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
August 28th, 2025
December 21st, 2025
By: Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton
Director: Scott Ellis
Cast list: Bobby Cannavale (as Marc), James Corden (as Yvan), Neil Patrick Harris (as Serge)
Sets: David Rockwell
Costumes: Linda Cho
Lighting: Jen Schriever
Sound: Mikaal Sulaiman
Accommodations for patrons who are blind, deaf, partially sighted, and/or have hearing loss; partial wheelchair access, handrail access
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Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre.
No weapons permitted on the premises. No outside food or beverages, electric scooters, e-bikes, or battery-powered transportation devices, except when medically necessary.
All items are subject to inspection. Anything brought into the theatre must fit on your lap or completely under your seat without blocking any aisles. Avoid bringing packages, luggage, and backpacks. Some items must be checked.
The use of cameras, cell phones, and other recording devices during the show is strictly prohibited by law, except when used for accessibility services.
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Tuesday | - | 8:00 PM |
Wednesday | 2:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
Thursday | - | 8:00 PM |
Friday | - | 8:00 PM |
Saturday | - | 8:00 PM |
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Art on Broadway is playing at Music Box Theatre. The theatre is located at 239 West 45th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue), New York, 10036.
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The recommended age for Art on Broadway is Children under 5 are not permitted in the theatre..
Tickets for Art on Broadway start at $90.
Art is a comedy about the value of friendship and art. When one man buys a very expensive painting that may or may not qualify as art, his two friends are unsure how to respond to the piece — and their years of knowing each other.
Yasmina Reza, an acclaimed playwright, wrote this comedy, which won the Tony Award for Best Play.
Scott Ellis, a Broadway vet known for his starry revivals and multiple Tony nominations, directs this play.
The show features some more intellectual conversations and is not recommended for young kids; audiences must be four and over to come to Broadway shows.
Art has played all over the world and won a Tony Award for Best Play, so it is widely known to be a celebrated play. Now, it's back on Broadway with an all-star cast.
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